Leon Black skipped his Epstein deposition and sued House Oversight to void the subpoenas

Political Guyentist · September 4, 20261 min read

Black's name shows up more than 300 times in the Epstein files released by the DOJ. He says the committee cannot make him testify. He also says it cannot demand his nondisclosure agreements. Chairman James Comer (Rep-R Kentucky) talked to lawyers. He is now weighing a contempt referral.

Black says he paid Epstein for wealth management advisory work.
Comer said no other billionaire or political figure called in for an interview or deposition has sued the committee.
Committee says survivors told it directly that Black was involved in the abuse of women.

What we’re less sure of3 of 7 claims

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Black's name appears more than 300 times in the DOJ-released Epstein files.
Specific count carried in the wire coverage but presented by the desk without naming the document analysis or outlet behind the tally.
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Chairman James Comer said he is weighing a contempt referral after consulting lawyers.
Attributed to Comer himself; a stated intention about future action, not a completed act.
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The committee says survivors told it directly that Black was involved in the abuse of women.
Explicitly attributed to the House Oversight Committee; the desk relays the committee's assertion rather than adopting it.